Pasta Alla Amatriciana

• slices thick-cut bacon, chopped↗4
• large onion, chopped↗1
• garlic cloves, minced (my addition)↗2
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• chopped tomatoes, undrained1 can
• spaghetti, cooked or 1 lb other pastas, strands cooked↗1 lb
• grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to directions.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, just until fat is rendered (3-5 minutes). Add onion; cook, stirring often until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Gently toss pasta with sauce.

4. 4

   Serve with grated parmesan cheese.